Classic Car Buyer

05/04/2023

In this week’s CCB, we pay tribute to Ford’s Essex V6 and the amazing cars it powered. We also have expert advice on buying an Opel Manta B/B2, we get behind the wheel of a late-model Fiat (okay, Bertone) X1/9, and we compare three popular saloons of the ’60s: Anglia 105E, Austin A40 and Triumph Herald. Plus, we check out the latest news on synthetic fuels, and we’ve all the latest auction updates. It’s available now, from all good newsstands.

29/03/2023

We’ve had a facelift! Not only is this week’s CCB a 64-page bumper issue, it boasts a NEW LOOK for the spring. Inside this special issue, we’re featuring 20 different classics celebrating important anniversaries this year – which means we’ve got the class of 1963, ’73, ’83 and ’93. We’ve also got advice on buying a classic Fiat 500, we reveal the 100-year history of in-car entertainment, and we explain the rise and fall of East European brands in the UK – from Lada to Yugo. Throw in all the latest classic news and auction updates, and you have yet another packed issue.

22/03/2023

In this week's CCB, we pay tribute to 75 years of Lotus (from its humble beginnings to supercar stardom), we reveal all you need to know about buying a Land Rover Series 2 or 3, and we compare three bestselling reps' cars of the 1980s: the Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2, Ford Sierra and Austin Montego. We also check out the current price trends of VW Transporters and 1970s European Chryslers, and we've updates on the latest auction results. All this for just £3, from all good newsstands now.

15/03/2023

In this week's CCB (on sale now), we reveal why recent headline-making Ford auction prices should be treated with caution. We also look at the career of MG under British Leyland control, we explain what to look for when buying a VW Beetle, and we compare three second-generation superminis of the 1980s: Fiesta Mk2, Polo Mk2 and Renault Supercinq. Plus all the latest news and auction results – all for just £3.

09/03/2023

If you're in the market for an MG RV8 (surely one of today's most tempting modern-classic sports cars), this week's CCB has expert advice on buying the best. We also pay tribute to the legendary Citroen DS, we reveal what it's like to own and maintain a Triumph 2000/2500, and we compare the BMW 'E34' and Mercedes-Benz 'W124' with Jaguar's slightly later rival, the S-Type. Throw into the mix all the latest classic news (including an update on the DVLA's modified car rules), and you have another packed issue – and all for just £3!

22/02/2023

There's a 64-page 'Events Special' bumper issue of CCB on sale right now, packed with listings and detailed show reviews for the season ahead, as well as featuring a FREE pull-out 2023 events planner. We've also got top advice on getting your classic ready for spring, and we reveal some of our favourite car-based venues and destinations. Plus, we pay tribute to 75 years of the Jaguar sports car (from XK120 to F-Type), we examine what to look for when buying a Mk3 or Mk4 Es**rt, and we compare three alternative executive cars from the 1990s: Mazda Xedos 6, Saab 900 'NG' and Rover 600. Find it at all good newsstands now.

16/02/2023

Have you checked out this week's CCB? We've got an update on the controversial London-wide scrappage scheme, we reveal all you need to know when buying an MG ZS, we look at what it's like living with a VW Golf Mk2, and we compare three big estates of the 1970s: the Volvo 245, Peugeot 504 and Citroen CX Safari. Plus, we've a tribute to nine of the best British cars with tailfins, from PA Cresta to Daimler SP250. Find it at all good newsstands now.

08/02/2023

There's a brand new CCB in the shops, packed with great stuff – including the pros and cons of living with an Austin A30/A35, and advice on buying a Bentley Continental GT. We also reveal the development and career of the Rover V8 engine, and we compare three saloons of the '70s: the Ford Es**rt Mk1, Vauxhall Viva HC and Hillman Avenger. Plus, we review the latest auction results, and we investigate the price trends of classic Corvettes and '80s Peugeots. All this for just £3, available at all good newsstands.

02/02/2023

Have you checked out this week’s CCB yet? We reveal eight classics that we reckon were better than their successors, from the Rover 100 and Alfasud to the BMC 1100/1300 and VW Golf Mk2. We also have three pages of advice for anyone thinking of buying a Triumph TR2 or TR3, and we compare three city cars launched in the ’60s: the Hillman Imp, Mini Mk2 and Honda N360. We’ve got the current price trends of three 1980s Jaguars and a trio of air-cooled Volkswagens, and we preview the latest classic auction sales. All this and more – for just £3 from all good newsstands.

25/01/2023

This week's CCB is a cracker! We pay tribute to the class of '83, featuring the biggest new car launches of 40 years ago. We also take an in-depth look at what's involved in buying a Mk1 or Mk2 Cortina, we reveal what it's like to live with a Morgan Plus 8, and we compare three of the most famous retro cars of the 1990s and early 2000s: MINI 'R50', VW New Beetle and Nissan Figaro. All this and much more, including the latest classic news and auction previews. Find it at all good newsstands now.

18/01/2023

Got a single garage that a modern car won't squeeze into? No problem, as this week's CCB has a four-page feature on top-choice classics that easily fit a modern garage – and also provide great value. We've got in-depth advice on buying a Porsche 924, we take a look at three very different American classic choices for £15,000 or less, and we reveal the latest price trends of MG's 'Z' car range. All this and more for just £3, available at all good newsstands.

11/01/2023

In this week's issue of CCB, we take an in-depth look at the five-year career of MG Rover and the cars it produced, we reveal what's involved in buying a classic Fiat Panda, and we compare a trio of 2.0-litre sporting saloons: the Dolomite Sprint, Es**rt RS2000 and BMW 2002tii. We also delve into the 750 Motor Club's range of cost-effective motorsport for 2023, we examine the price trends of three Jaguar coupes, and we reveal the cars that shocked us most at auction in 2022 – achieving prices that exceeded all expectations. Find it at all good newsstands now.

05/01/2023

Have you checked out this week's CCB? It's packed with great stuff, including a tribute to the original Ford Focus on the eve of its 25th anniversary, plus expert advice on buying a BMC 1100/1300. We also reveal what it's like to live with a Jaguar XJ-S Convertible, and we compare three classic MGs now available for £5000 or less: the TF, ZT and 'rubber bumper' MGB GT. Throw in 2022's auction highlights, plus a look at the latest price trends of Austin A40s and Rolls-Royce 'SZ' models, and you've got another full issue – and all for just £3.

28/12/2022

The final CCB of 2022 is on sale now, packed with great features – including a four-page tribute to Jaguar's compact saloons of the 1950s and '60s, advice on buying a Mini of the '90s, plus a look at three affordable sportsters with pop-up headlamps: the TR7, MX-5 and MR2. We also examine the latest price trends of big-engined Volvos and a trio of Fiat superminis, and we reveal the most interesting results from two of the most recent classic vehicle auctions. All this and more – and all for just £3.

26/12/2022

We've teamed up with the brilliant Classic Car Loan Project and have handed over our Sierra Sapphire to its new custodian for the next few months. Here's what happened...

WIN with Lancaster Insurance: https://bit.ly/3io4VNi Our free Ford Sierra Sapphire Azura is a fantastic example of this 1990s family car favourite, kindly g...

24/12/2022

If you're out doing last-minute Christmas shopping today, make sure you grab the current 64-page bumper issue of CCB – featuring '23 Top Modern Classics for 2023'. Whether your budget is £1000 or £20,000-plus, we've got recommendations for you – with something to suit all tastes. Check it out!

14/12/2022

There's a new 64-page special issue of CCB on sale for the next two weeks, guaranteed to keep you entertained throughout Christmas. If you're a fan of modern classics, you'll love our guide to the '23 Top Buys of 2023', with something to suit all budgets and tastes – from £1000 to £20,000-plus. Don't miss it! We've also got expert buying advice for fans of the Jaguar XJ40, we pay homage to some of the most successful engine transplants of the last 50 years, and we compare three family hatches of the 1970s: Mk1 Golf, Volvo 340 and Chrysler Horizon. It's a packed issue – and it's available at all good newsstands.